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Top 5 Safety Tips To Follow When Decorating Your Roof

by Lisa Matthew Roofing Contractors Tennessee
Decorating your home for the holiday season is always an exciting but risky proposition. No doubt, hanging lights on your roof and decorating your home with the most unique items you can find seem so much fun, but, Christmas decorations can take a toll on your health—and oftentimes it can prove to be extremely dangerous as well in case you fail to take necessary precautions.

Whether you’re doing your decorations yourself or you’ve hired professionals for this job, the whole process can be quite stressful. Let’s look at a few simple ways to make sure that you and your family stay safe and healthy while you’re decorating your roof.

1. Walk Carefully Over Tiles and Shingles

When decorating your roof, try not to walk on your roofing material as much as you can. Not only can this be dangerous in the harsh weather, but it can also cause damage to your roof. Remember that even a single damaged or loose shingle is enough to cause a serious accident.
 
Moreover, weakened shingles can get further damaged when you walk over them. That’s why; the safest thing you can do is avoid stepping on any damaged tiles and shingles. And make sure to avoid walking in troughs of your roof, as that can also break your roofing material.

2. Avoid Using Hammers and Nails

Some people have this misconception that all you need is a hammer and a few nails to hang your lights. However, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. First, making holes in your roof is the fastest way of letting dreaded dampness and moisture seep into your roofing system. That’s why make sure to use plastic clips to avoid such unfortunate situations.

Invest in all-purpose light clips that work incredibly well on all types of surfaces. They can be easily attached to your roofing surface, shutters, gutters, and even the siding.

3. Use Plastic Clips on Gutters, Shingles, and Shutters

Make sure that your plastic clips are safe and suitable for all roofing parts. Don’t buy plastic clips that cannot be used for gutter decorations. Always remember that or use different ways to decorate your roof if your plastic clips are not fit for these parts. The best thing about Plastic clips is that they can be removed easily without damaging your roof in any way.

4. Avoid Decorating Your Chimney If Possible

When it comes to decorating your roof, it’s best to avoid the temptation to put any lights on your chimneys. This can help protect your roofing system in the long run. If you do want to decorate this crucial part of your roof – do it with utmost care and caution.

5. Figure out Other Ways

Let’s face it - The most effective way to ensure optimum protection for your roof is to avoid any kind of decorations on it. Christmas decorations on your lawn look great, and they can help you avoid the risk of climbing up on your roof.

The Way Ahead


So, our advice fo0r you is not to go overboard. Excessively decorating your roofing system including gutters with festive lights is a lot of hassle unless you hire professionals Dahlonega Roofing Services for the job. For more guidance or any information on our roofing services, don’t hesitate to give RRG Roofing a call at 678-325-6949 and schedule a FREE consultation today in Dahlonega, GA or Murphy, NC.

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Created on Aug 29th 2021 00:17. Viewed 302 times.

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